CONNECT craft corner No-Carve Pumpkin Fun BY AMANDA MILLER PHOTO BY FREEPIK.COM
T his October, skip the messy carving and have fun with these easy, no-carve pumpkin crafts. From a spooky ghost to a chalkboard pumpkin you can decorate again and again, these projects are simple to make and even easier to clean up. Happy spooky season!
■Craft knife or clay cutter (have an adult handy!) ■Small bowl of water ■White acrylic paint ■Black acrylic paint ■Paintbrush ■Parchment paper (optional) Directions 1. Cover your workspace with parchment paper. 2. Roll out clay to about ¼-inch thick. 3. Trim the edges into wavy or scalloped
“ghost” drips. 4. Lay the clay over the pumpkin so it hangs like a sheet. Smooth with damp fingers. 5. Press in the eyes and mouth for the ghost. 6. Let sit for 24–48 hours until completely dry. 7. Paint the clay white to look like a ghost. Once the paint is dry, paint the mouth and eyes black. 8. Let dry completely before displaying.
GHOST PUMPKIN CRAFT Materials ■Small pumpkin (real or fake)
■Air-dry clay ■Rolling pin
SILLY FACE PUMPKINS Materials
16 OCTOBER 2025 | BRPARENTS.COM
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